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Trojan:DOS/Alureon.K
Aliases: Alureon.A (Command) BOO/TDss.O (Avira) Rootkit.MBR.Sst (Ikarus) Rootkit.MBR.Sst.C (BitDefender)
Summary
Windows Defender detects this threat.
The threat is a member of the Alureon family of data-stealing trojans. These trojans allow a malicious hacker to get confidential information such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
For more information on the Alureon family, see the Alureon family description and the DOS/Alureon description.
The following free Microsoft software detects this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
To restore your PC, you might need to use Windows Defender Offline. See our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.
You can also ask for help from other PC users at the Microsoft virus and malware community.
If you're using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
